South suburban Dolton School District 149 is planning to overhaul the “quality of life” in its school buildings by investing approximately $13 million from federal COVID relief money into installing new windows, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems into district facilities.
Calumet City Library slated to reopen late in October (Calumet City, IL) — Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones said the city’s library would reopen on or around Oct. 25 after ordering its closure for an investigation into alleged financial malfeasance.
Mayor/State Rep Jones Misappropriates Clerk Figgs Signature and Usurps her Authority (Calumet City, IL) - Today, one day after Calumet City Clerk Nyota Figgs was forced to file a lawsuit against Calumet City Mayor and State Representative Thaddeus Jones
Questions arise about State Representative Rita Mayfield's role in Calumet City politics (Calumet City, IL) - State Representative Rita Mayfield has been vocal on social media regarding an ongoing battle between State Representative and Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones and Calumet City Clerk Nyota Figgs.
Calumet City Council Meeting: 9/09/2021 - The Calumet City Council meeting on Sept. 9 saw council members announcing a slew of dates for residents to keep a lookout for
"I know Mayor Jones very well. I knew him when he was a city councilman, I knew him as a state representative, and I knew him as an abuser of women," said Bradley referring to a past alleged domestic violence case against Mr. Jones.
Citizens of Calumet City show support for Clerk Figgs (Calumet City, IL) - This morning, several residents of Calumet City gathered at Pulaski Park across the street from City Hall to show support for their longstanding clerk, Nyota Figgs.
The recently reelected Calumet City Clerk, Nyota Figgs, took to Facebook yesterday to express concerns about the new administration's decision to remove her from her duties.